Bakersfield · Kern County
Sell Your House As-Is in Bakersfield, CA
No repairs, no cleaning, no showings. House Junkies buys Bakersfield houses as-is, from small fixer-uppers to houses that need a full gut, and our own licensed crew, House Junkies Construction (CA LIC#1077593), does the work after we close.
Bakersfield is the ninth-largest city in California and the seat of Kern County, with a large enough footprint that it spans over a dozen ZIP codes and housing stock ranging from historic downtown properties to large newer subdivisions in the southwest.
Kern County is one of the top oil-producing counties in the country, and oil remains a major part of Bakersfield's economy alongside agriculture.
Selling an As-Is House in Bakersfield
We buy as-is houses all over Bakersfield, including Downtown Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, Northeast Bakersfield, Oleander, in zip codes 93301, 93304, 93305, 93306, 93307, 93309, 93311, 93312, 93313, 93314. Population is about 400,000+, and the city sits in Kern County, where we have been buying for years.
Many Bakersfield buyers use FHA or VA loans, and those loans usually cannot be used on a house that does not meet the lender's condition standards. That is why as-is houses mostly sell to cash buyers. California still requires sellers to share known problems with the house, even in an as-is sale.
We price repairs from real numbers, because our crew does the work: about $35 per square foot for cosmetic work, $45 for heavier cosmetic work, $65 for a full rehab, $90 for a full rehab with fire damage, and up to $135 per square foot for a badly burned house. See exactly how that turns into a number on how we calculate your offer, and compare it with listing on cash offer vs. listing.
Inside Bakersfield city limits, code problems go to the City of Bakersfield's Code Enforcement team, reachable at (661) 326-3712. Outside city limits, Kern County Public Works Code Compliance handles abandoned vehicles, building and housing problems, weeds, junk, and illegal dumping. If your house has open city violations, see selling a house with code violations.
Sources: Kern County Public Works, Kern County Public Works Code Compliance
How Selling to House Junkies Works
- ✓ Tell us the address and what is going on with the house
- ✓ Get a written cash offer within 24 hours, with no obligation
- ✓ No repairs, no cleaning, no agent commissions
- ✓ We cover closing costs, and you choose the closing date
As-Is in Bakersfield: Common Questions
Will you buy my Bakersfield house if it needs a new roof or foundation work?
Yes. Big repairs are exactly what we price in. Our own licensed crew does the work after we close.
Do I have to clean the house first?
No. Leave what you do not want, and we handle the cleanout after closing.
Do I still have to disclose problems in an as-is sale?
Yes. California generally requires sellers to share known problems with the house, even when it is sold as-is.
How do you figure out your offer on a Bakersfield house?
We start with what the house would sell for fixed up in Bakersfield, subtract our real repair cost, holding costs, and closing costs, and show you the numbers.
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